Wage Veto Upheld by House Vote
The House rejected an override of President Nixon's minimum wage veto with a 287 to 130 vote, coming within 30 votes of overriding. Republicans and conservative Democrats backed a milder wage increase plan, while Meany and Miller urged sustainment and criticized the bill as costly and inflationary.
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G.O.P
Hall Charged in Iowa U Slaying
James Wendell Hall, 20, a University of Iowa sophomore and former football player, was indicted as an open charge of murder in connection with the death of Sarah Odens, 20, from Morrlent, on Wednesday.
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Morrlent
Life in Prison For Mass Killer Sentenced in California Case
Convicted mass murderer Tare Malin received maximum life sentences for second degree murder. Indictment cited a string of killings tied to the Cambie Wage dope ring cases. Johnson County authorities noted intensive investigations led to rapid indictment and sentencing.
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I-380 Opens Linking Cedar Rapids To Interstate System
About 100 people gathered Wednesday afternoon as the northbound I-380 opened from Interstate 80 to Highway 4 Airport Road at 12 45 pm. Former Highway Commission Chairman William O Gray led the dedication with Mayor Donald Canney, Highway Commission Chair Robert Higler, and other officials present. The ceremony featured the red ribbon cut by Canney, the Prairie High School band, and officials lauding the project as a life saver and boon to Cedar Rapids and the state. The $26.8 million freeway will connect Cedar Rapids and Waterloo to the national interstate system, with the broader Cedar Rapids to Iowa City project let in March of war.
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William O. Gray
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Gray
Donald Caney
Robert Higler
New Hampton
Rigier
Canney
Prairie High School
Waterloo
Court Ups 9 Percent Interest On Charge Accounts In Iowa
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled department stores and retailers may charge no more than 9 percent annual interest on revolving charge accounts and installment contracts. Younker Brothers and similar firms were found to violate the usury law, reversing a Polk County ruling that exempted time price transactions. The decision affects Des Moines and other locations, with lawsuits led by Richard Turner and Omaha, seeking injunctive relief and refunds for customers.
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DES Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
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Hedal Thane
Vautker Brothers Department Stores
Polk County
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Younkers
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Geting
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Two Germanys Debut at United Nations Assembly
East and West German foreign ministers Otto Wanger and Walter Scheel were to address the U N General Assembly in their debut speeches. Delegates congratulated the two German states on their admission to the United Nations and prepared for questions from various nations.
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Council Refuses New Chrysler Price Rise
Washington AP reports the Cost of Living Council refuses a further Chrysler price increase. Chrysler planned about a 72 dollar per model rise after an initial raise last month. Council Director John T. Dunlop warned the auto maker that prices must reflect costs and warned other firms may face reductions if justifications fail.
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White House Blamed For Agnew Exit Story
Washington reports traced rumors that Vice President Agnew discussed resigning as a White House leak fueled by unnamed Republicans and press aides. Nixon aides denied the chatter while Agnew associates and former staffers framed the rumors as a sustained White House campaign to distract from Watergate.
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Alexander Haig
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Haldeman
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Sammy
Cher
Texas
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Iice
Apnow
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Death Comes To Sextuplet Amid Medical Crisis
Julia Stanek a 2 pound 15 ounce sextuplet died of hyaline membrane disease Tuesday night. Siblings Catherine John Jost and Stephen remain in various conditions, with doctors noting breathing support and oxygen needs as a team of 30 medical staff treated the premature births at the University of Colorado Medical Center. Edna and Eugene Stanek watched the crisis unfold as the family faced further complications among the sextuplets born weeks early after Fertility drug treatment.
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Julia Stan’ Ek
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Engel
Edna Stanck
Eugene
Denver
Stanek
Darrell Miller
Julia
Catherine
Miller
John
Jost
Stephen
Evidence Disposal Help Sought by Cedar Rapids Police
A Cedar Rapids panel seeks guidance on disposing of seized evidence amid confusion over missing and stored items. Officials report piles of weapons and gear, with legal disputes and court orders complicating disposal as investigators seek direction from county and state authorities.
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Cedar Rapids
Kon Venous
Metiaire
Victor Macher
Nixon urges cash subsidies as housing aid experiment
President Nixon urged Congress to authorize a direct cash payment plan for the needy to buy housing in the private market, aiming to replace large public housing projects. The proposal would target the elderly poor first and seek cost data. final judgment on the approach was not expected until 1974 or 1975, while federally subsidized housing continued.
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Nixon
Congress
Nidan
Stock Market Rises Sharply in Early Trading
New York reports a sharp rise as IBM dominates attention. The Dow Jones average opened higher, gaining about 107 points to around 9050, with more advances than declines in brisk trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
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